India Vs West Indies-first ODI match

at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. India won the match by 5 wickets.

West Indies batted first and were bowled out for just 114 runs in 23 overs. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja were the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 4 and 3 wickets respectively.

In reply, India chased down the target with ease, winning in just 17.2 overs. Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with 52 runs, while Rohit Sharma finished the job with an unbeaten 27.

The win gave India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second ODI will be played on July 30, 2023, at the same venue.

Here are some of the key highlights of the match:

• West Indies' batting collapse: The West Indies batting line-up was completely outplayed by the Indian bowlers. They were bowled out for just 114 runs, their lowest total against India in ODIs.
• Kuldeep Yadav's 4-wicket haul: Kuldeep Yadav was the star of the show for India with the ball. He took 4 wickets for just 6 runs in his 7 overs.
• Ishan Kishan's half-century: Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with 52 runs. He was the only Indian batsman to score more than 20 runs.
• Rohit Sharma's unbeaten knock: Rohit Sharma finished the job for India with an unbeaten 27. He came in at number 7 and helped India chase down the target with ease.

The win was a morale-boosting one for India, who had lost their previous ODI series against South Africa. They will be looking to build on this performance and win the series against West Indies.